MUA have teamed up with X-Factor winner Alexandra Burke to create this new range of Lipsticks with a Lipgloss highlighter. I was lucky enough to be invited to the Lip Boom launch and get my hands on all 8 shades! This is a long post but I have swatched and reviewed each shade so you lovely people can choose your faves. :)
They retail at £3 each and are available online at www.muastore.co.uk. They launch in selected Superdrug stores on May 9th.
SHADE NAME:OK.COM
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Peachy Nude
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Peachy Orange Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With Highlighter on top
SHADE: I love the colour of this lipstick, it is a really nice peachy nude and is similar to MAC’s Fleshpot. Its always a struggle to find a good nude at a reasonable price and this one is a little gem! Because of the peachy tone it doesn’t wash the skin out as some nude’s can often make the wearer look pale and unwell. The highlighter adds a nice warm tint and a golden sheen. The great thing about this colour is that it is suitable for darker skins as well as lighter skins as you can see from Alexandra’s picture on the packaging.
COVERAGE: The coverage is good considering the price and is buildable from a light coverage to an opaque one.
OVERALL: Overall I really like the shade of this product and its wearability.
SHADE NAME:CHEEKY
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Light Pale Pink
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Pink glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: The shade of this colour is great because it doesn’t wash the skin out even though it is such a pale pink. The highlight adds a subtle shimmer and gloss to the lips making the colour pop.
COVERAGE: The lipstick is opaque but can tend to sit in the creases of the lips. Its not overly noticable and can be sorted by swiping a brush across the lips to even out application.
OVERALL: Pink isn’t really my colour but I do like the shade and I think it can be very versatile on different skin tones.
SHADE NAME:OMG
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Bright Coral
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Peachy Orange Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: This is a really beautiful shade for the summer! It is a hot bright coral which would look amazing in the sunshine next to a sizzling beach! There are lots of coral lippys around but I love this one because even though its bright, its not in your face. Its perfect for a subtle pop of colour. The highlighter is perfect for this shade as it is a golden shimmer which naturally gives the skin a glow.
COVERAGE: The coverage is similar to Cheeky where it tends to sit in the creases of the lips. By making sure the lips are primed and smooth will help to stop this from happening.
OVERALL: A great summer shade! And for only £3 there is no excuse why you shouldn’t have one!
SHADE NAME: DOIN’ GOOD
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Deep Coral Pink
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Bronze Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
SHADE: Its difficult to describe this shade, I would call it a kind of deep coral pink. But whatever you call it, it is a pretty colour! It is perfect if you don’t feel daring enough to wear red as it is subtle and feminine with a more natural look. However still provides a flash of colour. The highlighter gives a nice shimmer without taking away from the lipstick.
COVERAGE: The coverage and pigment of this lipstick is surprisingly good! It is very opaque and doesn’t need a lot of build up to get a good colour.
OVERALL: A really nice shade that is quite unusual but definitely wearable and suitable for lots of occasions.
SHADE NAME: VIBE
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Pinky Brown
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Brown Multi Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: This is another shade I struggled to describe the colour of, I went with a pinky brown but I can also see shades of coral in there too. I think this shade is perfect for a nude on darker skins. It has a beautiful pink undertone and as you can see on Alexandra’s picture looks great as a nude. It also works great on lighter skin tone’s too, working as a natural muted pink, I think shades like this are perfect for the office as they can add colour without being too noticeable. I love the highlighter on this shade because it has multi-tonal glitter which picks up the light beautifully!
COVERAGE: The coverage is great on this shade and it provides a smooth opaque finish.
OVERALL: A really nice shade to give a natural look on all skin tones.
SHADE NAME: BRING IT
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Bright Red
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Peachy Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: This has got to be my FAVE of the whole range, how stunning is this colour?! Its so bright and bold it is perfect for those party nights out if you’re looking to make a statement. Everybody needs a red in their handbag and for £3 I could not recommend enough that this should be the one! The highlighter works to add a warm glow to the lipstick meaning it makes the skin look more tanned, perfect for holiday sun!
COVERAGE: The coverage of this lipstick is amazing, it is so pigmented and you could get the result with just one swipe.
OVERALL: I can’t be enthusiastic enough about this product! The shade is beautiful and it looks different on every skin tone meaning its great for everyone! If you are going to buy any of the shades, buy this one!
SHADE NAME: IT’S A SITUATION
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Plum
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Pink Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: For a highstreet brand, this colour is amazing! It is really hard to find shades like this from highstreet brands to thank goodness for MUA! It is a beautiful shade of plum and looks very sophisticated especially teamed up with a gorgeous gown! It is very daring but surprisingly suits most skin tones because of the purplish colour. The highlighter adds a pretty pink sparkle making lips stand out.
COVERAGE: The pigment of this shade is amazing however I did find the colour to go slightly patchy when I applied. This could be due to the condition of my lips as I do tend to have dry skin. For £3 though I can not complain!
OVERALL: A very sophisticated colour without the horrendous price tag! Looks great on all skin tones even very pale skins!
SHADE NAME: LMK
LIPSTICK COLOUR: Deep Wine
LIPGLOSS COLOUR: Pink Glitter
SWATCH
Swatched in natural sunlight with one swipe of each.
Lipstick on its own With highlighter on top
SHADE: This shade is so vampy! It is a rich wine colour which again is unheard of in highstreet brands! I love the richness of this shade and it to me it screams luxuriousness. It is very daring and may look slightly frightening but everybody should try a shade like this as you might be surprised how much it suits your skin tone! This is another one of my favourite colours from the range and the pink sparkle adds a beautiful sheen to top of the lips.
COVERAGE: Again the pigment of this lipstick for £3 is incredible! It does tend to go patchy aswell but it almost looks as though it is shaded rather than uneven?
OVERALL: A beautiful deep shade-amazing for a high fashion look!
AN OVERALL THOUGHT ON THE RANGE:
The lipsticks themselves are really creamy and easy to apply. They are slightly drying, but all matte lipsticks are and these are not as bad as others that I have tried. The glitter in the highlighter is quite big and can feel grainy in texture but it doesn’t affect the wear of the lipstick. One of my favourite aspects of these lipsticks is that each shade is suitable for every skin tone which makes them perfect for individuals as well as make-up artists like myself. The product is very versatile as you can wear the lipstick on its own, with the highliter, with the highlighter all over the lips as a gloss or the gloss on its own.
For £3 you really need this product in your life!
MUA’s Head of Make-up Artistry Karla Powell suggests applying the highlighter on top of the cupid’s bow for a fuller top lip, or applying on the centre of both lips for a plumped out full lip look.
Check them out on the website here-www.muastore.com
Hope this tutorial was useful! Get shopping people!
Stay Creative,
Grace <3
